Directions: As a group, discuss and decide what the important and defining characteristics of the Roadville community members are in terms of their “ways with words.” What does this mean for the children of this community in the context of their being prepared for school? List your characteristics and findings here on this wiki page. When time is called, your group will present your findings to the class.
Roadville community members primarily used letters and notes because it was needed to maintain a clear flow for communication. Letters are the longest connected text in the adult community. Letters are used as conversations between family and friends to stay connected. It was not used to persuade or argue a topic to the opposing party. Note-taking is a ritual habit that takes place to connect with holiday greeting cards and thank you notes. Writing is viewed as pointless. Those who did write shared their pieces uneasily. Roadville residents understood the importance of reading. They accumulated books over time. Children in this community are very prepared for school because of a very effective daily habit. Parents read bedroom stories to their children at night. It enabled children with a sense of choice. Parents choose books to read to their children but eventually let the children choose their own readings.
Directions: As a group, discuss and decide what the important and defining characteristics of the Roadville community members are in terms of their “ways with words.” What does this mean for the children of this community in the context of their being prepared for school? List your characteristics and findings here on this wiki page. When time is called, your group will present your findings to the class.
Roadville community members primarily used letters and notes because it was needed to maintain a clear flow for communication. Letters are the longest connected text in the adult community. Letters are used as conversations between family and friends to stay connected. It was not used to persuade or argue a topic to the opposing party. Note-taking is a ritual habit that takes place to connect with holiday greeting cards and thank you notes. Writing is viewed as pointless. Those who did write shared their pieces uneasily. Roadville residents understood the importance of reading. They accumulated books over time. Children in this community are very prepared for school because of a very effective daily habit. Parents read bedroom stories to their children at night. It enabled children with a sense of choice. Parents choose books to read to their children but eventually let the children choose their own readings.